All the biographies on this list are just as captivating as excellent novels, if not more so. With that, please enjoy the 30 best biographies of all time — some historical, some recent, but all remarkable, life …

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Apr 27, 2024 · Uncover extraordinary lives with our list of the best biographies of all time. From historical figures to modern icons, discover the books that tell it all.

Dec 1, 2022 · The 50 Best Biographies of All Time Think you know the full and complete story about George Washington, Steve Jobs, or Joan of Arc? Think again.

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Oct 3, 2025 · Take a glimpse into the lives of some of the world's most inspiring and successful celebrities, politicians and sports people and more in our edit of the best autobiographies and …

Jun 1, 2025 · Michael Kazin’s A Godly Hero (2008) is the best biography in my opinion. As for the Scopes Trial, Edward Larson’s Summer for the Gods is excellent – worthy of the Pulitzer it won.

Aug 9, 2024 · The following biographies or memoirs stand out from the rest by being exceptional in any—or all—of the aforementioned elements. They are extraordinary works that have, in many …

Feb 1, 2024 · We’ve rounded up some of the best biographies of all time, including prize-winners, bestsellers, and other beloved books about writers, scientists, athletes, politicians, and everyday …